Creative Visualization For Dummies®

Introduction

People have known that creative visualization works for thousands of years, but only recently have they named the practice and put it through studies to prove its efficacy. Creative visualization is based on the simple observation that when you imagine something, such as a goal in life you wish to attain, you’re then able to bring that desire to fruition. In fact, often only by first visualizing something can you develop the idea or ignite the creative spurt that goes off in your brain like a light bulb.

But creative visualization isn’t just useful for being creative; it’s also a powerful personal development tool you can use to modify traits that are making you unhappy, increase your levels of energy and stamina, become more confident, and enjoy life more fully.

Almost without knowing it, we all use visualization on a daily basis when daydreaming, or thinking about people, places, and things. Visualizing is something we do naturally, which creative visualization simply harnesses into a more structured form.

Furthermore, creative visualization can help you to achieve goals in life that you’ve otherwise found hard to achieve. Using powerful visualizations you can clearly focus on your aims, set the right goals, and imagine attaining them. By doing so you bring forth the desire and commitment to overcome obstacles and stick with your ambitions until you achieve them.

This book also shows you how to use creative visualization to overcome anxiety and phobias, increase ...